Police warn public of sex offender who will reside in Vancouver

The Vancouver Police Department is warning the public about a convicted sex offender living in Vancouver who poses a risk of significant harm to the safety of young women, specifically those between 16 to 25 years old.

Cameron Eugene Ratelle, 39, is a federal offender who has been convicted of sexual assault against a person under the age of 18, as well as university women living on campuses in Ontario.

Vancouver police were informed that on February 8, Ratelle would be relocating to a halfway house in Vancouver.

“The Correctional Service of Canada has assessed Ratelle as a moderate to high risk for violent and sexual re-offending,” the VPD said in a release.

Ratelle is described as black, 5’8” tall, 160 lbs., with a stocky build, shaved head, brown eyes, and he often uses hearing aids.

He is bound by his statutory release, which includes the following conditions:

Not to go on the property of any educational institute or school (including university campuses)

Not to be in the presence of anyone under the age of 18 years of age without permission of a parole officer

Abide by a daily curfew from 10 pm to 8 am

Not to possess, purchase or consume alcohol or non-prescription drugs

Not to possess, purchase or access pornography

Not to access any internet site or access any computer

Must reside at a community correctional centre or community residential facility

Must wear an electronic monitoring device

Anyone who sees Cameron Ratelle in violation of any of these conditions is asked to call
9-1-1 immediately.

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